Washing machine won't turn on

I have it plugged in and have power to the outlet. all hoses are connected. the lock button will come on and off if pushed and held for 3 seconds but can't get any other buttons to light up and turn on.

I just experienced the same problem this evening, sears will come to look at machine its not even one week old.

Stop working after one use, no power. I hear the start button but no lights come on. What could be the problem?I just experienced the same problem this evening, sears will come to look at machine its not even one week old.

Stop working after one use, no power. I hear the start button but no lights come on. What could be the problem?

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The FH error code on your Kenmore Elite washing machine is an indicator
that there is a problem with incoming water. When there is little water
coming into the machine, the FH code will appear and the washer will
stop. There are a couple of common problems you can check while you are
resetting the FH error code. You will need to remove the power supply to
the washer to reset the code.

1
Look for the "Pause/Cancel" button on the washer control
panel. The button will be below the digital time clock and to the lower
right of the wash cycle selector.

2
Press the "Pause/Cancel" button twice to cancel the wash cycle. Unplug the Kenmore Elite washer from the wall outlet.

3
Check for kinks in the water supply hose while the washer
does not have power. Turn off the water supply spigots and remove the
hoses from the back of the washer. Check the port screens at the hose
connections for sediment buildup and clean as necessary.

4
Connect the water supply hoses back to the washer and turn on the water spigots. Plug the washer cord back into the wall outlet.

see this causes and fix it. God bless you
Incoming Power Problem
If the washer won't start check to see if
there is power at the electrical outlet which the washer is plugged
into. Plug a lamp or radio into the outlet to check it. If the outlet is
dead, check the circuit breakers or fuses for the home.

Power Cord
If the washer won't start, check to be sure
there is power to the electrical outlet for the home. If that is OK, the
power cord itself might be defective. This is rare. You can check the
power cord with an Ohm meter for continuity.
User Control and Display Board
If the washer won't start, the user control
and display board may be defective. Check for power to the washer first.

Timer
If the washer won't start the timer might be
defective. This part is often misdiagnosed, check other components
before replacing this timer.

Line Fuse
If the washer won't start the line fuse might have blown.

Thermal Fuse
If the washer won't start the thermal fuse
may have blown. It can be tested for continuity. Watch our fuse testing
video for more information.

Line Fuse and Holder
If the washer won't start the line fuse might
have blown, or the line fuse holder might be damaged and need to be
replaced.

Main Control Board
If the washer won't start the main control
board might be defective. This is not common. Check other parts and
causes first.

Door or Lid Latch Assembly
If the washer won't start the lid switch
assembly might be defective. This is a very common problem. The lid
switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. Test any
electrical switches with an Ohm meter for continuity. The switches
should have continuity according to their design.

Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
If the washer won't start the door lock
assembly should be checked. The door lock can fail either mechanically
or electrically. Test any switches on the door lock with an Ohm meter.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.

seethis causes and fix it. God bless youUser Control and Display Board
If the washer won't start, the user control
and display board may be defective. Check for power to the washer first.
Timer
If the washer won't start the timer might be
defective. This part is often misdiagnosed, check other components
before replacing this time
Line Fuse
If the washer won't start the line fuse might have blown. Thermal Fuse
If the washer won't start the thermal fuse
may have blown. It can be tested for continuity. Watch our fuse testing
video for more information.
Line Fuse and Holder
If the washer won't start the line fuse might
have blown, or the line fuse holder might be damaged and need to be
replaced. Main Control Board
If the washer won't start the main control
board might be defective. This is not common. Check other parts and
causes first.

Door or Lid Latch Assembly
If the washer won't start the lid switch
assembly might be defective. This is a very common problem. The lid
switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. Test any
electrical switches with an Ohm meter for continuity. The switches
should have continuity according to their design.

Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
If the washer won't start the door lock
assembly should be checked. The door lock can fail either mechanically
or electrically. Test any switches on the door lock with an Ohm meter.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.

Incoming Power Problem
If the washer won't start check to see if
there is power at the electrical outlet which the washer is plugged
into. Plug a lamp or radio into the outlet to check it. If the outlet is
dead, check the circuit breakers or fuses for the hom
Power Cord
If the washer won't start, check to be sure
there is power to the electrical outlet for the home. If that is OK, the
power cord itself might be defective. This is rare. You can check the
power cord with an Ohm meter for continuity.

see this causes and fix it. God bless youUser Control and Display Board
If the washer won't start, the user control
and display board may be defective. Check for power to the washer first.

Timer
If the washer won't start the timer might be
defective. This part is often misdiagnosed, check other components
before replacing this timer.

Line Fuse
If the washer won't start the line fuse might have blown. Thermal Fuse
If the washer won't start the thermal fuse
may have blown. It can be tested for continuity. Watch our fuse testing
video for more information.

Line Fuse and Holder
If the washer won't start the line fuse might
have blown, or the line fuse holder might be damaged and need to be
replaced.

Main Control Board
If the washer won't start the main control
board might be defective. This is not common. Check other parts and
causes first.

Door or Lid Latch Assembly
If the washer won't start the lid switch
assembly might be defective. This is a very common problem. The lid
switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. Test any
electrical switches with an Ohm meter for continuity. The switches
should have continuity according to their design. Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
If the washer won't start the door lock
assembly should be checked. The door lock can fail either mechanically
or electrically. Test any switches on the door lock with an Ohm meter.
The switches should have continuity according to their design.

Incoming Power Problem
If the washer won't start check to see if
there is power at the electrical outlet which the washer is plugged
into. Plug a lamp or radio into the outlet to check it. If the outlet is
dead, check the circuit breakers or fuses for the home.

Power Cord
If the washer won't start, check to be sure
there is power to the electrical outlet for the home. If that is OK, the
power cord itself might be defective. This is rare. You can check the
power cord with an Ohm meter for continuity.

The FH error code on your Kenmore Elite washing machine is an indicator that there is a problem with incoming water. When there is little water coming into the machine, the FH code will appear and the washer will stop. There are a couple of common problems you can check while you are resetting the FH error code. You will need to remove the power supply to the washer to reset the code

Look for the "Pause/Cancel" button on the washer control panel. The button will be below the digital time clock and to the lower right of the wash cycle selector.

2

Press the "Pause/Cancel" button twice to cancel the wash cycle. Unplug the Kenmore Elite washer from the wall outlet.

3

Check for kinks in the water supply hose while the washer does not have power. Turn off the water supply spigots and remove the hoses from the back of the washer. Check the port screens at the hose connections for sediment buildup and clean as necessary.

4

Connect the water supply hoses back to the washer and turn on the water spigots. Plug the washer cord back into the wall outlet.

5

Select the wash cycle and press the "Start" button.

If the error code come back you will probably have to change the water inlet valves. No hard to do and you can fdo this yourself